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1923.84.123

Band for carrying loads from the forehead. [El.B 27/09/2011]

1923.84.123

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Collection type
Object
Description
Band for carrying loads from the forehead. [El.B 27/09/2011]
Long description
Band for carrying loads from the forehead. It consists of a broad band of basketry, rolled into cones at both ends. Attached to the 'cones' are bands of twisted plant fibre. [El.B 27/09/2011]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Angami Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1915
Date collected
By 1915
Acquisition information
Donated: 1915
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Process Basketry, Process Twisted
Dimensions
Length: max 710 mm doubled
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.84.123

Search terms: Transport and Travel, Carrying Device

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